The How of Happiness

The Book “The How of Happiness” by SonjaLyubomirsky points out 12 things happy people dodifferently to increase their levels of happiness. Thefollowing ‘happiness habits’ can be made applicablein our day to day life.

1) Expressing gratitude –Being grateful for thegoodness that is already evident in our lifewill bring us a deeper sense of happiness.

2) Cultivate optimism-People who thinkoptimistically see the world as a place packedwith endless opportunities, especially intrying times.

3) Avoid Over-thinking and social comparison.

4) Practice acts of Kindness

5) Nurture socialrelationships-We feel connected and a part ofsomething more meaningful than ourlonesome existence.

6) Develop strategies for coping,

7)Learn to forgive,

8) Increase flow experiences

9) Savor life’s joys,

10) Commit to your goals,

11)Practice spirituality and

12) Taking care of yourbody is crucial to being the happiest person one canbe.